Bahraini human rights activist Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, a 2012 asylum recipient, received British citizenship, ending his statelessness.
Bahraini human rights activist Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, who received political asylum in 2012, was granted British citizenship after a 3-year delay. UK Home Office pushed for his citizenship despite Foreign Office concerns over diplomatic implications on UK-Bahrain relations. Alwadaei's citizenship ends his statelessness, as Bahrain revoked it due to his human rights work.
June 26, 2024
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